Jon Stewart has extended his contract with Comedy Central to host The Daily Show through 2028. The deal ensures his presence during the next presidential election cycle under Skydance Media.
Jon Stewart will continue to host "The Daily Show" through 2028, extending his contract with Comedy Central for another two years. The agreement ensures Stewart remains at the desk through the next presidential election cycle. His previous contract, signed in November 2025, was set to expire at the end of 2026.
The extension comes weeks after the David Ellison-led conglomerate closed on a merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Stewart’s last renewal occurred just a few months after Comedy Central parent company Paramount was acquired by Skydance Media.
This deal marks the first major late-night announcement for Skydance since completing the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. George Cheeks, Co-Chair and Chief Content Officer of Skydance TV, commented on the partnership.
"Jon Stewart is a generational talent and ‘The Daily Show’ continues to be one of the most influential franchises on television and a cornerstone of Comedy Central. We are excited to continue our partnership with Jon and his award winning news team," said George Cheeks.
Deadline reports that the move serves as a statement from Skydance, potentially quieting critics concerned that the new leadership might cancel the political comedy show. This concern stemmed from the cancellation of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on CBS before Skydance took control of Paramount last year.
Stewart will continue to host on Monday nights. The remaining nights of the week will feature a rotating cast of hosts, including Ronny Chieng, Josh Johnson, Jordan Klepper, Michael Kosta, and Desi Lydic. Troy Iwata and Grace Kuhlenschmidt remain as non-hosting correspondents.
Stewart stays on as an executive producer alongside showrunner and executive producer Jen Flanz and his longtime manager, James "Baby Doll" Dixon. The comedian originally hosted the show from 1999 to 2015, before Trevor Noah took over until 2022. Stewart returned to the program in February 2024.
According to metrics provided by Paramount, the show is the most-viewed cable program across social media in 2026. Ratings increased after Stewart’s return to the program.
Stewart is now under the same corporate umbrella as former colleague John Oliver, who recently signed a one-year deal with HBO that takes him through the end of 2027.
The contract extension signals Skydance Media’s commitment to retaining high-profile political satire programming despite industry shifts and previous cancellations at other networks. By securing Stewart through the 2028 election, the network maintains a key asset in its late-night lineup during a critical political period.
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